<center><strong>1. Broncos (3-0)</strong>
Last week: 1</center>
Peyton Manning is the first quarterback in NFL history to throw 12 touchdown passes in the first three games. He has no interceptions. less

<center><strong>1. Broncos (3-0)</strong>
Last week: 1</center>
Peyton Manning is the first quarterback in NFL history to throw 12 touchdown passes in the first three games. He has no ... more

Photo: Jack Dempsey / Associated Press

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<center><strong>2. Seahawks (3-0)</strong>
Last week: 2</center>
Since the merger in 1970, Russell Wilson is the fifth quarterback to begin his career with 10 consecutive victories at home. less

<center><strong>2. Seahawks (3-0)</strong>
Last week: 2</center>
Since the merger in 1970, Russell Wilson is the fifth quarterback to begin his career with 10 consecutive victories at ... more

Photo: Steve Dykes / Getty Images

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<center><strong>3. Patriots (3-0)</strong>
Last week: 5</center>
The Patriots led the NFL in red zone touchdowns last season. This season, they rank last, scoring touchdowns at a 30.8 percent clip. less

<center><strong>3. Patriots (3-0)</strong>
Last week: 5</center>
The Patriots led the NFL in red zone touchdowns last season. This season, they rank last, scoring touchdowns at a 30.8 percent ... more

Photo: Stephan Savoia / Associated Press

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<center><strong>4. Saints (3-0)</strong>
Last week: 7</center>
Drew Brees has thrown for at least 300 yards in eight consecutive games, one shy of the NFL record he set over the 2011-12 seasons. less

<center><strong>4. Saints (3-0)</strong>
Last week: 7</center>
Drew Brees has thrown for at least 300 yards in eight consecutive games, one shy of the NFL record he set over the 2011-12 ... more

Photo: Bill Haber / Associated Press

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<center><strong>5. Bears (3-0)</strong>
Last week: 6</center>
One reason the Bears are undefeated under new coach Marc Testman is because they lead the league with 11 takeaways.

<center><strong>5. Bears (3-0)</strong>
Last week: 6</center>
One reason the Bears are undefeated under new coach Marc Testman is because they lead the league with 11 takeaways.

Photo: Don Wright / Associated Press

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<center><strong>6. Chiefs (3-0)</strong>
Last week: 11</center>
The Chiefs are one of two teams (Tennessee) to not commit a turnover. They lead the NFL with a plus-9 turnover ratio.

<center><strong>6. Chiefs (3-0)</strong>
Last week: 11</center>
The Chiefs are one of two teams (Tennessee) to not commit a turnover. They lead the NFL with a plus-9 turnover ratio.

Photo: Julio Cortez / Associated Press

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<center><strong>7. Dolphins (3-0)</strong>
Last week: 12</center>
One reason for the Dolphins’ terrific start is they rank first in the NFL in scoring red zone touchdowns (87.5 percent). less

<center><strong>7. Dolphins (3-0)</strong>
Last week: 12</center>
One reason for the Dolphins’ terrific start is they rank first in the NFL in scoring red zone touchdowns (87.5 ... more

Photo: Wilfredo Lee / Associated Press

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<center><strong>8. Ravens (2-1)</strong>
Last week: 17</center>
Joe Flacco has an 11-0 record in home starts in September, the best record for a quarterback during the Super Bowl era. less

<center><strong>8. Ravens (2-1)</strong>
Last week: 17</center>
Joe Flacco has an 11-0 record in home starts in September, the best record for a quarterback during the Super Bowl ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

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<center><strong>9. Texans (2-1)</strong>
Last week: 3</center>
Slow starts have contributed to the Texans being outscored 48-23 in the first half, including 34-6 in the second quarter. less

<center><strong>9. Texans (2-1)</strong>
Last week: 3</center>
Slow starts have contributed to the Texans being outscored 48-23 in the first half, including 34-6 in the second ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

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<center><strong>10. Cowboys (2-1)</strong>
Last week: 16</center>
The Cowboys are two points from being 3-0. They are the only team in the NFC East that has compiled a winning record. less

<center><strong>10. Cowboys (2-1)</strong>
Last week: 16</center>
The Cowboys are two points from being 3-0. They are the only team in the NFC East that has compiled a winning ... more

Photo: Richard W. Rodriguez- / MCT

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<center><strong>11. Titans (2-1)</strong>
Last week: 13</center>
After beginning the season with road games against Pittsburgh and Houston, the Titans are an overtime loss to the Texans from being 3-0. less

<center><strong>11. Titans (2-1)</strong>
Last week: 13</center>
After beginning the season with road games against Pittsburgh and Houston, the Titans are an overtime loss to the Texans from being ... more

Photo: Wade Payne / Associated Press

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<center><strong>12. Bengals (2-1)</strong>
Last week: 15</center>
After leading Green Bay 14-0, the Bengals allowed 30 consecutive points before scoring the last 20 and defeating the Packers 34-30. less

<center><strong>12. Bengals (2-1)</strong>
Last week: 15</center>
After leading Green Bay 14-0, the Bengals allowed 30 consecutive points before scoring the last 20 and defeating the Packers ... more

Photo: Mark Hoffman / MCT

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<center><strong>13. Colts (2-1)</strong>
Last week: 22</center>
After struggling in their first two games at home and going 1-1, the Colts shocked the NFL with their lopsided victory at San Francisco. less

<center><strong>13. Colts (2-1)</strong>
Last week: 22</center>
After struggling in their first two games at home and going 1-1, the Colts shocked the NFL with their lopsided victory at San ... more

Photo: Ben Margot / Associated Press

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<center><strong>14. 49ers (1-2)</strong>
Last week: 4</center>
The Niners have lost two in a row, and they’ve been outscored 56-10 by Seattle and Indianapolis. They’re allowing 28 points a game. less

<center><strong>14. 49ers (1-2)</strong>
Last week: 4</center>
The Niners have lost two in a row, and they’ve been outscored 56-10 by Seattle and Indianapolis. They’re allowing 28 points a ... more

Photo: Josie Lepe / MCT

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<center><strong>15. Packers (1-2)</strong>
Last week: 9</center>
The Packers have a losing record because they’re having problems keeping opponents out of their end zone. They’re allowing 29.2 points a game. less

<center><strong>15. Packers (1-2)</strong>
Last week: 9</center>
The Packers have a losing record because they’re having problems keeping opponents out of their end zone. They’re allowing 29.2 points a ... more

Photo: Tom Uhlman / Associated Press

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<center><strong>16. Lions (2-1)</strong>
Last week: 20</center>
The Lions won in Washington for the first time. It was their first road win over the Redskins since 1935 when they were the Boston Redskins. less

<center><strong>16. Lions (2-1)</strong>
Last week: 20</center>
The Lions won in Washington for the first time. It was their first road win over the Redskins since 1935 when they were the Boston ... more

Photo: Richard Lipski / Associated Press

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<center><strong>17. Falcons (1-2)</strong>
Last week: 8</center>
The Falcons have lost to the Saints and Dolphins, both of whom are undefeated. The next game is against the unbeaten Patriots. less

<center><strong>17. Falcons (1-2)</strong>
Last week: 8</center>
The Falcons have lost to the Saints and Dolphins, both of whom are undefeated. The next game is against the unbeaten ... more

Photo: Wilfredo Lee / Associated Press

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<center><strong>18. Jets (2-1)</strong>
Last week: 23</center>
One reason the Jets are the most surprising 2-1 team in the league is they lead the NFL at preventing red zone touchdowns (22.2 percent). less

<center><strong>18. Jets (2-1)</strong>
Last week: 23</center>
One reason the Jets are the most surprising 2-1 team in the league is they lead the NFL at preventing red zone touchdowns (22.2 ... more

Photo: Rich Schultz / Getty Images

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<center><strong>19. Eagles (1-2)</strong>
Last week: 10</center>
Chip Kelly’s fast-paced offense can’t use the clock, and even worse for the Eagles is their defense is having trouble stopping anybody. less

<center><strong>19. Eagles (1-2)</strong>
Last week: 10</center>
Chip Kelly’s fast-paced offense can’t use the clock, and even worse for the Eagles is their defense is having trouble stopping ... more

Photo: Rich Schultz / Getty Images

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<center><strong>20. Chargers (1-2)</strong>
Last week: 14</center>
In Mike McCoy’s first season as their coach, the hard-luck Chargers have lost two games in the last 16 seconds to the Texans and Titans. less

<center><strong>20. Chargers (1-2)</strong>
Last week: 14</center>
In Mike McCoy’s first season as their coach, the hard-luck Chargers have lost two games in the last 16 seconds to the Texans and ... more

Photo: Mark Zaleski / Associated Press

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<center><strong>21. Bills (1-2)</strong>
Last week: 18</center>
The Bills’ games have been decided by two, one and seven points. The defeats to the Patriots and Jets have come down to the last drive. less

<center><strong>21. Bills (1-2)</strong>
Last week: 18</center>
The Bills’ games have been decided by two, one and seven points. The defeats to the Patriots and Jets have come down to the last ... more

Photo: Bill Kostroun / Associated Press

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<center><strong>22. Cardinals (1-2)</strong>
Last week: 19 </center>
The Cardinals are averaging only 18.6 points a game. They play three consecutive games against teams that have losing records. less

<center><strong>22. Cardinals (1-2)</strong>
Last week: 19 </center>
The Cardinals are averaging only 18.6 points a game. They play three consecutive games against teams that have losing ... more

Photo: Bill Feig / Associated Press

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<center><strong>23. Rams (1-2)</strong>
Last week: 21</center>
The Rams have lost two consecutive games. They average 19.3 points. Their running game averages only 3.2 yards a carry.

<center><strong>23. Rams (1-2)</strong>
Last week: 21</center>
The Rams have lost two consecutive games. They average 19.3 points. Their running game averages only 3.2 yards a carry.

Photo: John Rhodes / MCT

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<center><strong>24. Panthers (1-2)</strong>
Last week: 27</center>
The Panthers are last in passing with 170 yards a game. They average 151 rushing. In their 38-0 victory over the Giants, they allowed 150 yards. less

<center><strong>24. Panthers (1-2)</strong>
Last week: 27</center>
The Panthers are last in passing with 170 yards a game. They average 151 rushing. In their 38-0 victory over the Giants, they allowed 150 ... more

Photo: bob-leverone / Associated Press

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<center><strong>25. Raiders (1-2)</strong>
Last week: 25</center>
Second-year quarterback Terrelle Pryor leads the Raiders in rushing with 198 yards, 12 more than running back Darren McFadden. less

<center><strong>25. Raiders (1-2)</strong>
Last week: 25</center>
Second-year quarterback Terrelle Pryor leads the Raiders in rushing with 198 yards, 12 more than running back Darren ... more

Photo: Jack Dempsey / Associated Press

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<center><strong>26. Browns (1-2)</strong>
Last week: 31</center>
Spencer Lanning is the first player since the Eagles’ Sam Baker in 1968 to have a punt, extra point and touchdown pass in a game. less

<center><strong>26. Browns (1-2)</strong>
Last week: 31</center>
Spencer Lanning is the first player since the Eagles’ Sam Baker in 1968 to have a punt, extra point and touchdown pass in a ... more

Photo: jason-miller / Getty Images

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<center><strong>27. Giants (0-3)</strong>
Last week: 24</center>
The Giants are winless because they’ve committed a league-high 13 turnovers, and they’re allowing a league-high 38.3 points a game. less

<center><strong>27. Giants (0-3)</strong>
Last week: 24</center>
The Giants are winless because they’ve committed a league-high 13 turnovers, and they’re allowing a league-high 38.3 points a ... more

Photo: Bob Leverone / Associated Press

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<center><strong>28. Redskins (0-3)</strong>
Last week: 26</center>
The Redskins are last in defense, surrendering 488 yards a game. They’re 31st against the pass, allowing 333 yards. less

<center><strong>28. Redskins (0-3)</strong>
Last week: 26</center>
The Redskins are last in defense, surrendering 488 yards a game. They’re 31st against the pass, allowing 333 ... more

Photo: Richard Lipski / Associated Press

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<center><strong>29. Vikings (0-3)</strong>
Last week: 28</center>
Adrian Peterson’s goal of becoming the first to rush for 2,000 yards in consecutive seasons is off to a slow start with 281, ranking fifth. less

<center><strong>29. Vikings (0-3)</strong>
Last week: 28</center>
Adrian Peterson’s goal of becoming the first to rush for 2,000 yards in consecutive seasons is off to a slow start with 281, ranking ... more

Photo: Adam Bettcher- / Getty Images

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<center><strong>30. Steelers (0-3)</strong>
Last week: 29</center>
It’s hard to believe the Steelers can’t run the ball, but their futility starts with a rushing game that averages only 51.7 yards. less

<center><strong>30. Steelers (0-3)</strong>
Last week: 29</center>
It’s hard to believe the Steelers can’t run the ball, but their futility starts with a rushing game that averages only 51.7 ... more

Photo: Don Wright / Associated Press

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<center><strong>31. Buccaneers (0-3)</strong>
Last week: 30</center>
Thirty-two quarterbacks have a higher rating than Josh Freeman’s 59.3. He’s completed only 45.7 percent and has thrown two touchdown passes. less

<center><strong>31. Buccaneers (0-3)</strong>
Last week: 30</center>
Thirty-two quarterbacks have a higher rating than Josh Freeman’s 59.3. He’s completed only 45.7 percent and has thrown two touchdown ... more

Photo: Daniel Wallace / MCT

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<center><strong>32. Jaguars (0-3)</strong>
Last week: 32</center>
The Jaguars are the league’s lowest-scoring team with 9.3 points a game. Their minus-64 point differential is the NFL’s worst. less

<center><strong>32. Jaguars (0-3)</strong>
Last week: 32</center>
The Jaguars are the league’s lowest-scoring team with 9.3 points a game. Their minus-64 point differential is the NFL’s ... more